Hi Guys...I bought 2.2 acres in JT a couple of years ago and am looking to develop slowly, however, I would like to spend personal time on my property, coming down from L.A. Does anyone know what type of small structu...

Hi BP folks, Looking for an architect to work with on my next flip.  I'll be doing all the standard renovations however, will also be adding a 3rd story and roof deck.  I'm hoping to find someone who is well versed in...

We just sold a house to an FHA buyer and a lot of things came up in the closing process that I was unprepared for and I wanted to see if I just got hosed because of lack of knowledge on my part or if what I went throu...

Has anyone requested an appraisal to resolve an insurance payment dispute on a claim?  (IE: If your contractor's estimate to complete repairs far exceeds what the insurance adjuster approves and the insurer won't budg...

Hello everyone, I have recently been doing some research in the area of buying homes directly from home owners that are motivated to sell their homes for various reasons. I understand the theoretical process well in t...

What are the thoughts on shingling over a layer of existing shingles?  The roofers I have used always try to discourage me from doing it, but if your decking is all sound and the existing shingles are still laying pre...

I'm trying to get an idea of what Roof's cost to Replace/Repair? I figured as many answers as possible would help put it in perspective. What is a good "Rule of Thumb" to go by in pricing roofs? Assuming that the r...

I know it's a "hard to answer" question, but I just need a (very) rough number.

*Maryland, Baltimore Metro Area.
*Would like a 2,000 sq. ft. rancher with the finished basement, 2-car garage, deck, 3 bdr, 2 1/2 bth (1...

I converted a house I previously lived in (my previously single batchelor pad) to an annual lease term rental.  The property is higher end with bamboo floors, stainless kitchen, butcher block/steel covered bar, separa...

Hello BP forum I am currently living at home with my parents in Massachussetts.  but not for much longer... I bought a 3 family house and my time is starting to run thin for getting everything figured out. I'm closing...